January weather - Winter 2024

Weather in January
Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Average pressure in January
Average wind speed in January
Average humidity in January
Average rainfall in January
Average rainfall days in January
Average snowfall in January
Average snowfall days in January
Average daylight in January
Average sunshine in January
Average sunshine days in January
Average UV index in January
Average cloud cover in January
Average visibility in January

The nineteenth-century buildings of the Trinity suburb in Minsk city, Belarus

Weather in January

Among the cold winter months, Minsk witnesses its most frigid days with January temperatures plunging to a chilling average low of -7.8°C (18°F) and peaking at an icy -3.8°C (25.2°F). January’s weather can be primarily characterized by its heavy snowfall and limited daylight. The city dons a white blanket as frequent snow showers sprinkle the landscape, making it an ideal period for winter-sport enthusiasts. Heavy clouds often obscure the sun's rays, restricting daylight and leaving the city in semi-darkness for an extended duration. The biting wind adds to the overall chill, urging people to bundle up before venturing outdoors.

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of -3.8°C (25.2°F) and a low of -7.8°C (18°F), January stands out as the coldest month in Minsk.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 94%.

Rainfall

In Minsk, in January, it is raining for 3.6 days, with typically 22mm (0.87") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Minsk, there are 131.5 rainfall days, and 343mm (13.5") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. January is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 18.3 days and accumulates 132mm (5.2") of snow.

Daylight

In Minsk, Belarus, the average length of the day in January is 8h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:27 and sunset at 16:58. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 08:58 and sunset at 17:47 +03.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 1.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Minsk. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 1 suggests this advice:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half. Mind you! Snow reflection can increase the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Minsk?

Temperature records in Minsk, Belarus, mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging -3.8°C (25.2°F) and lows at -7.8°C (18°F).

How cold is it in Minsk in January?

Minsk in January has an average high-temperature of -3.8°C (25.2°F) and an average low-temperature of -7.8°C (18°F).

What is the most humid month in Minsk?

The months with the highest humidity in Minsk, Belarus, are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 94%.

What is the average humidity in January in Minsk?

The average relative humidity in January is 94%.

How many days does it rain in January in Minsk?

In January, in Minsk, the rain falls for 3.6 days. Throughout January, 22mm (0.87") of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the snowiest month in Minsk?

January is the month with the most snowfall in Minsk. Snow falls for 18.3 days and accumulates 132mm (5.2") of snow.

How many days does it snow in January in Minsk?

In January, in Minsk, it is snowing for 18.3 days. Throughout January, 132mm (5.2") of snow is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Minsk?

In January, the average day length in Minsk, Belarus, is 8h and 5min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Minsk?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:27 and sunset at 16:58. On the last day of the month, in Minsk, Belarus, sunrise is at 08:58 and sunset at 17:47 +03.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Minsk?

January and December, with an average of 1.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Minsk, Belarus.

How long on average sun shines in January in Minsk?

In January, the average sunshine duration in Minsk is 1.3h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Minsk?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Minsk?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Minsk is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

-1°C 30.2°F

-3.8°C 25.2°F

-1.8°C 28.8°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

15.2km/h 9.4mph

14.7km/h 9.1mph

14.2km/h 8.8mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

12.5

10.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Minsk, Belarus

Average high temperature in January: -3.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (23.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-3.8°C).

Average low temperature in January: -7.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-7.8°C).

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Average pressure in January
Minsk, Belarus

Average pressure in January: 1016.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is October (1018.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1012.6mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Minsk, Belarus

Average wind speed in January: 13.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (14.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (11km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Minsk, Belarus

Average humidity in January: 94%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (71%).

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Average rainfall in January
Minsk, Belarus

Average rainfall in January: 22mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (48mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (16mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Minsk, Belarus

Average rainfall days in January: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.6 days).

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Average snowfall in January
Minsk, Belarus

Average snowfall in January: 132mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (132mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in January
Minsk, Belarus

Average snowfall days in January: 18.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Minsk, Belarus

Average daylight in January: 8h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine in January: 1h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 1h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Minsk, Belarus

Average sunshine days in January: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10 days).

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Average UV index in January
Minsk, Belarus

Average UV index in January: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in January
Minsk, Belarus

Average cloud cover in January: 82

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 83).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in January
Minsk, Belarus

Average visibility in January: 6km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (6km).

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January weather forecast
Minsk, Belarus

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